National parks near Masi, Veneto
Masi sits inside the Rovigo area and reaches the same parks. See national parks near Rovigo for the full write-up.
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is the closest national park to Masi, Veneto — 124 km (76.9 mi) in a straight line, which works out to roughly 2 hr 16 min behind the wheel.
Dolomiti Bellunesi, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna, and Stelvio make a full day trip — leave early. Cinque Terre, Brijuni, Triglav, Risnjak, Val Grande, and Northern Velebit are better with a night booked nearby.
Masi has a population of about 1,036.
Dolomiti Bellunesi
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano
Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna
Stelvio
Cinque Terre
Brijuni
National parks near Masi
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park | 124 km (76.9 mi) | 2 hr 16 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park | 133 km (82.6 mi) | 2 hr 24 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park | 142 km (87.9 mi) | 2 hr 32 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Stelvio National Park | 171 km (106 mi) | 2 hr 58 min | Doable as a day trip |
| Cinque Terre National Park | 178 km (111 mi) | 3 hr 4 min | Best as a weekend |
| Brijuni National Park | 181 km (112 mi) | 3 hr 6 min | Best as a weekend |
| Triglav National Park | 230 km (143 mi) | 3 hr 50 min | Best as a weekend |
| Risnjak National Park | 249 km (155 mi) | 4 hr 7 min | Best as a weekend |
| Val Grande National Park | 259 km (161 mi) | 4 hr 15 min | Best as a weekend |
| Northern Velebit National Park | 280 km (174 mi) | 4 hr 34 min | Best as a weekend |
When to make this trip
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park is generally best May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October as the quieter shoulder either side.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Seeing more than one
Several parks near Masi are close enough to each other to combine on one trip, so the drive from home only has to happen once.
| Pair | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Cinque Terre | 46.7 km (29 mi) | 1 hr 2 min |
| Dolomiti Bellunesi → Stelvio | 122 km (75.5 mi) | 2 hr 14 min |
| Appennino Tosco-Emiliano → Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna | 130 km (80.7 mi) | 2 hr 22 min |
| Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna → Cinque Terre | 165 km (103 mi) | 2 hr 53 min |
Planning a trip from Masi
Distances here are straight-line and the drive estimate adds a road factor on top, but mountain passes and seasonal closures can change it a lot — a route that looks like three hours in June can be shut entirely in February. Confirm road status with the park before you commit to a date.
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Common questions
What is the closest national park to Masi?
Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park. It is about 124 km (76.9 mi) from Masi, roughly 2 hr 16 min of driving.
Can I do a national park day trip from Masi?
Yes — Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park, Foreste Casentinesi, Monte Falterona and Campigna National Park, and Stelvio National Park are within about a three-hour drive.
How many national parks are near Masi?
10 parks are within reach of Masi, 4 of them close enough for a day trip.
When is the best time to visit the parks near Masi?
For Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, the closest one, generally May, June, September, and early October. Either side of that, April and late October stays quieter.